Eastern and Western Philosophers Comparison PaperPhilosophy regardless of which perspective one chooses to follow is a battle of intellect. We all have a choice to decide which philosophical beliefs we will follow and our belief depends upon the philosopher and its ideas/beliefs we relate to the most. The comprehension of one philosopher versus another is the main purpose of this paper of eastern or western religion as well as the similarities. Which belief will each individual follow? Eastern Philosopher – Siddhartha Gautama Buddha (563-483 B.C.) Siddhartha Gautama most popularly known as Buddha was an eastern philosopher that began with the philosophical beliefs of Buddhism. Buddhism is a religion presently practiced throughout Asia and is beginning to become popular in the western world. Having a concern for human suffering is the purpose that led Buddha to begin his lifelong journey. He believed suffering was a combination of distress and sense of not fulfilling daily life to include anguish although mostly long term that resulted in one’s body including soul was being inflicted. Buddha’s upbringing was one born into wealth and luxury. He was blessed with material possessions yet at the age of 29 he left his blessing of wealth along with his wife and child to discover his philosophy of suffering and how to cure it. Buddha roamed for six years and after enlightenment through mediating he achieved a true understanding. Buddha’s enlightenment became known as the Four Noble Truths. 1.Suffering exists

2.Specific and identifiable causes are found in suffering
3.There is an end to suffering
4.The Eightfold Path expresses ways to end suffering.The principle teaching of Buddha also known as the Eightfold Path is a guide in which closely describes what Jesus believed as living a righteous and humble lifestyle resulting in eternal happiness. Karma is commonly known...